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Golden Dung Fly

Scathophaga stercoraria

Description:

A golden fly with long legs and red eyes, Scathophaga stercoraria is unmistakable.

Habitat:

Found in a somewhat shady area near some deciduous trees.

Notes:

Lifer! I was pretty excited to see this fly! It was quite large.

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Jacob Gorneau
Spotted by
Jacob Gorneau

New York, USA

Spotted on May 4, 2013
Submitted on May 6, 2013

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